Decision details

A draft of the new Council Plan for discussion and approval, setting out the council’s strategic priorities for the next 5 years.

The Council Plan had been drafted to provide visible accountability for performance, risk management, and to shape how Dorset Council would be adapting to a changing world over the next five years.  The updated draft plan provided the ‘golden thread’ for the work of officers to ensure that the council was delivering against priorities of the administration. The draft plan had been reviewed by the Joint Overview Committee on 29 October 2024 and the committee had made a few recommendations; the draft plan had been updated as a result for Cabinet consideration.

In response to a question from Cllr O’Leary the Leader of Council requested that officers send Cllr O’Leary information on the verge management schedule.

Cllr S Gibson highlighted that highways were a priority for Dorset residents and felt that this should be better reflected in the new Dorset Council Plan.  Cllr K Wheller also highlighted that the potential for economic growth from harbour and marine businesses did not feature in the new plan. The Leader of Council reminded members that not every service could be included in this high-level document however agreed to take the comments from Cllr Gibson and Cllr Wheller into account before the document was submitted to Full Council for final approval.  It was also noted that there may be some additional amendments to the plan following a late response from the LEP.   

It was proposed by Cllr N Ireland, seconded by Cllr S Robinson.         

Recommendation to Council

That the updated draft Council Plan for 2024-29 be adopted.